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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.40, 1,106.96 and 540.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.40, 1,106.96 and 540.48 is: 745.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.40 : 1,106.96 = 540.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.40/1,106.96 = 540.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.40x = 1,106.96 × 540.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.40x = 598,289.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,289.74/802.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.63

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